Prime location! Get ready to see the home you've been searching for in this elegant 5 bedroom, 2 bath, center hall colonial with endless possibilities. Private, setback and nestled high on a hill on a quiet tree-lined street in an elite section of Bay Ridge. Leading up to this special home is your own lovely rock-garden and front marble lined patio. The first floor includes a bedroom which could become the perfect office, au pair or extra room and also includes a very spacious separate eat-in dining room that could convert to a family room. A cheerful window-lined porch, which could also serve as an office or playroom, is located off the roomy living room with has a wood burning fireplace. Make memories in the large eat in kitchen containing custom solid cherry wood cabinets and walk-in pantry. A full bath completes the first floor. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms with ample closets, including a huge master bedroom with its own walk-in cedar closet. The large bath includes a separate shower. Pull down stairs leads to a tremendous stand-up attic. The full size basement contains 3 separate areas and includes washer/dryer, additional commode and built-in garage with private driveway. Originally a builders house, so many lovely touches include original stained glass windows, tiger-oak parquet floors, plaster crown and other original moldings throughout. A side door leads to a lovely back yard which overlooks Harbor View Terrace. Enjoy the summer Shore Road breezes and low humidity under the shade of a dogwood tree. Perfect for entertaining, a cookout or just a quiet peaceful place to relax among the numerous roses. Around the corner from the express bus, a few short blocks to city buses, a short distance to the subway and the new Manhattan ferry, not to mention all the stores and restaurants that make Bay Ridge so special. Shore road with its parks, bike path and water view are 2 short blocks away.